Belgium wants stronger ties with Dominican Republic
Economy February 8, 2018 | 3:22 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Belgium Embassy on Thurs. stated Brussels' interest in bolstering bilateral ties with the Dominican Republic in the short term, especially in the areas of business and the economy.[...]Outspoken priest to defy Catholic Church’s order to leave
Local February 8, 2018 | 2:55 pm
Santo Domingo.- Outspoken priest Rogelio Cruz on Thursday said he will disobey the order received on Jan. 19 to transfer to Colombia this week. Cruz attributed the decision to the Silesian Order, o[...]Cayo La Farola boosts ecotourism in Samaná
Business & Pleasure February 8, 2018 | 1:50 pm
Samana, Dominican Republic- The Cooperativa de Pescadores Espiritu Santo and the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources inaugurated ecotourism operations on Wednesday in La Farola Cay, in the B[...]Poll: 85% of Dominicans say country on wrong path
Local February 8, 2018 | 1:02 pm
Santo Domingo.- Pessimism among Dominicans rises as a majority - 85% - says the country is on the wrong path, while crime is still the main problems for the citizens, at 37%. The data in the "Publi[...]No more traffic lights from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana
Economy February 8, 2018 | 12:32 pm
Boca Chica, Dominican Republic.- President Danilo Medina on Wed. inaugurated an overpass at La Caleta, over Las Americas highway as well as a pedestrian and a bridge for motorcycles, part of the Boca [...]Dominican Republic goes for Caribbean Baseball crown
Sports February 8, 2018 | 12:05 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic's Aguilas flew against the wind to beat Cuba's Granma 7-4, as Santiago's team will play for the crown at the Caribbean Baseball Series Jalisco 2018. The championshi[...]Dominican Rep. leader says Venezuela crisis talks failed
Local February 7, 2018 | 8:06 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina on Wednesday said the talks between Venezuela's Government and the opposition entered a phase of "indefinite recess," resulting from the parties' failure to rea[...]Immigration bars entry to 10,218 foreigners, deports 5,560
Economy February 7, 2018 | 5:34 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Immigration Agency (DGM) on Wed. said 15,778 foreigners were barred entry and deported to their respective countries in January. Of the total, 10,218 weren't admitted when tryin[...]10,000K submerged cable to link Caribbean, Dominican Republic
Economy February 7, 2018 | 4:21 pm
Santo Domingo.- The global telecom Deep Blue Cable Ltd and local partner Northern Caribbean Fiber (NC Fiber), on Wed. presented to Dominican Telecom Institute (Indotel) president José Del Castillo, a[...]Medina cuts ribbon on US$195.0M tourism project in the South
Tourism February 7, 2018 | 4:18 pm
Bani, Dominican Republic.- President Danilo Medina on Wed. cut the ribbon for the Puntarena tourism project beach club, in Sabana Buey, southern Peravia province, to be developed at a cost of US$195.0[...]Odebrecht US$92.0M bribe case hearing reset for Friday
Local February 7, 2018 | 1:57 pm
Santo Domingo.- Supreme Court Special Instruction judge Francisco Ortega on Tues. rescheduled for next Friday the hearing on the prosecution's request for more time to investigate the Odebrecht US$92.[...]25% of the country’s energy from renewables by 2025: official
Economy February 7, 2018 | 1:36 pm
Santo Domingo.- National Energy Commission (CNE) director Juan Rodríguez on Tues. said the country is on pace to reach 25% of its energy from renewables by 2025, to comply with Law 57-07. "I assur[...]GoldQuest mine would threaten water, agro: Academy of Sciences
Economy February 7, 2018 | 1:10 pm
Santo Domingo.- San Juan Valley's (west) water supplies part of the south region and Haiti, but if GoldQuest manages to mine gold and silver at Romero, would pose a threat to the food security of both[...]Venezuela crisis talks in Dominican Republic extended again
Local February 7, 2018 | 12:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina Tues. night announced that the Venezuelan opposition was given until 10:30 a.m. Wed. to make observations to a proposed agreement drafted by he, former Spanish [...]Bill Clinton tours upscale Blue Mall Punta Cana
Tourism February 6, 2018 | 3:55 pm
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.- Former US president Bill Clinton was spotted Tues. in the country's upscale Punta Cana Resort, where he's enjoying tours and some recreational activities. Clinton a[...]Eric Litman & Wavelength at Jazz & Cigars at The Woods
Business & Pleasure February 6, 2018 | 3:33 pm
Santo Domingo On Wed., Feb. 21, all those who attend Jazz & Cigars at The Woods will soar to New Orleans for free through its jazz ! And, that night they are honored to present: Eric Litman &am[...]Power companies hail push to fuel plants with natural gas
Economy February 6, 2018 | 3:21 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic's power companies grouped in ADIE on Tues. hailed the government's push to continue expanding energy generation fueled by natural gas, as State Electric Utility (CDE[...]On-again off-again Venezuelan talks on again
Local February 6, 2018 | 2:37 pm
Santo Domingo.- Everything is ready to resume at 2pm the sixth round of the on-again off-again talks between the Venezuelan Government and the opposition in the Foreign Ministry of the Dominican capit[...]Mines can’t keep up with world’s growing demand for metals
Economy February 6, 2018 | 1:25 pm
Santo Domingo.- The metals mined in the Dominican Republic have a growing demand worldwide, but the country won't get more income because current production won't increase in the same proportion. D[...]Govt. wants all hands to protect the country’s main river
Economy February 6, 2018 | 12:36 pm
Santo Domingo.- The plan to recover, protect and for the sustainable use of the Yaque del Norte river basin counts with French and Brazilian experts, presidency chief of staff Gustavo Montalvo announc[...]